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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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